Association between social capital and mortality among community-dwelling older adults in Myanmar 2018-2022: a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Healthy aging is crucial in Asia given its rapidly aging society. Social capital, which refers to the resources derived from social networks, norms, and trust that facilitate cooperation and collective action within a community or society, has demonstrated health benefits for older adults. However, its impact varies by country. Most research focuses on high-income countries, with little attention on low- and middle-income countries.

Methods

This prospective cohort study examined the effects of social capital on all-cause mortality among older adults in Myanmar from 2018 to 2022, using structured questionnaires based on the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study. Multistage random sampling and face-to-face interviews were conducted with community-dwelling older adul

SUBMITTER: Ohaku Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11912608 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature